The fascinating rhythms of George Gershwin will fill the air when Kevin Cole joins David Alan Miller at the Palace. Kevin Cole plays Gershwin’s four works for piano and orchestra – the jazz-inspired Concerto in F, the delightful “I Got Rhythm” Variations, and, of course, the immortal “Rhapsody in Blue,” paired with the elegant, exquisite “Second Rhapsody.” Who could ask for anything more?

There is no other symphony like it. More than a century after its premiere, it remains unrivaled in its scope and majesty. Saint-Saens' thundering "Organ Symphony" will showcase “Goldie,” the mighty Wurtilzer, as it roars through Proctors in Schenectady. This very special concert at Proctors also features Beethoven’s towering Violin Concerto with young French violinist Arnaud Sussman, who has swiftly garnered acclaim the world over. Guest Conductor Gemma New will showcase a Tupaia by her country-woman, New Zealand’s Salina Fisher.

Albany is today recognized as the capital of America’s new music, thanks to the dedication of David Alan Miller and the Albany Symphony. “Intrepid” says the New York Times of this creative partnership. “Adventurous” raves NPR Classical.

Bid “Bon Voyage” to David and the Orchestra as they perform the four brilliant new American works they will take to the nation’s capital in their Kennedy Center debut: Joan Tower’s “Still/Rapids” and Michael Torke’s “Three Manhattan Bridges,” performed by dazzling pianist Joyce Yang. Tuba virtuoso Benjamin Pierce makes his Albany Symphony debut in Michael Daugherty’s “Reflections.” And 150 young singers from the Capital Region join David for Dorothy Chang’s sweeping “The Mighty Erie Canal.”

David Alan Miller, conductor

Troy Public Elementary School All-City Choir

Joyce Yang, piano

Ben Pierce, tuba

Joan Tower: Still/Rapids for Piano and OrchestraMichael Daugherty: Reflections on the MississippiDorothy Chang: The Mighty Erie CanalTorke: Three Manhattan Bridges

No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins the New Year conducted by David Alan Miller. Plus, the energetic Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Robert Schumann’s symphonic experiment and a masterwork too-rarely encountered. A new Viola Concerto by Christopher Theofanidis, played by today’s master of the instrument Richard O’Neill.

No other musical statement can match its raw power and bracing energy. Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony begins the New Year conducted by David Alan Miller. Plus, the energetic Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Robert Schumann’s symphonic experiment and a masterwork too-rarely encountered. A new Viola Concerto by Christopher Theofanidis, played by today’s master of the instrument Richard O’Neill.

In one remarkable year, 1786, masterwork after masterwork would flow from the pen of Mozart: the “Prague” Symphony, “The Marriage of Figaro”, and three of music’s greatest Piano Concertos. David Alan Miller explores the astonishing output of Mozart’s miraculous year. In two different programs over one weekend at Troy Music Hall, you’ll come face to face with the genius of Mozart – a genius that proclaimed itself early, developed swiftly, and vanished all too soon.

In one remarkable year, 1786, masterwork after masterwork would flow from the pen of Mozart: the “Prague” Symphony, “The Marriage of Figaro”, and three of music’s greatest Piano Concertos. David Alan Miller explores the astonishing output of Mozart’s miraculous year. In two different programs over one weekend at Troy Music Hall, you’ll come face to face with the genius of Mozart – a genius that proclaimed itself early, developed swiftly, and vanished all too soon.

More than a century has passed since its violent, scandalous premiere. And still, Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” continues to surprise and provoke, excite and enthrall. David Alan Miller leads his first Albany performance of Stravinsky’s savage masterpiece. Also, Dukas’ enchanted “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” as animated by Mickey Mouse in “Fantasia.” Plus, a modern musical legend by David Del Tredici, set on the banks of the Hudson: “Rip van Winkle.”

The Albany Symphony and David Alan Miller begin the new season with an out-of-this world favorite – John Williams’ “Star Wars” Suite! Plus, music of another Hollywood master, Erich Wolfgang Korngold – his swashbuckling Overture to the Errol Flynn classic “The Sea Hawk.” The brilliant, young Simone Porter plays Korngold’s colorful Violin Concerto. All this, plus an exciting new work by Loren Loiacono – “Bossa Shift.”